A very happy 2019 to everyone, not only those in our WI but also to all the local WIs in the area and, of course, the good people of Brockenhurst. We had a magnificent turn out for our January meeting with 45 members attending and 3 visitors. We were serenaded when singing Jerusalem by our speaker, Mr Simon Morgan, playing a soprano saxophone which made … Continue reading Press Report January 2019

June is a busy month and no less so for Brockenhurst WI. We welcomed two guests and 43 members, Jerusalem was heard (due to the open windows) nearly a mile away and we hope they enjoyed our singing. A record month for the birthday posies and celebrating this month were June Helyer, Pat Farr, Anne Nolan, Mel Carter, Sue Griffiths, Liz Wingham, Geraldine Angel, Mary … Continue reading Press Report June 2018

On a beautiful summer’s evening we gathered for our AGM, it always comes around so quickly every year. We welcomed 42 members and 3 visitors, the usual rendering of Jerusalem in the warm summer breeze was enjoyed by everyone and birthday posies were given out to Pat Worn, Anne Panayi and Christine O’Connor. Welcome packs were given out to our new members Elaine Blachford, Anne … Continue reading Press Report May 2018

Congratulations to all those who took part in the local Group Exhibition. Brockenhurst WI came first in the Craft Collective, and all three participants got Gold Stars. In the Produce Collective, we got a Gold, a Double Silver and a Red. The staging also got high marks in both classes. The members involved in the Craft Co-operative were: Christine Davies (Troll) Rosemary Pope (Blackwork picture) … Continue reading Brockenhurst Group WI Exhibition

After the excitement of our 100th birthday celebrations in February, Brockenhurst WI settled back into our normal meeting in March. As usual we sang Jerusalem, welcomed 4 new guests and gave out birthday posies to Hilary Blurton, Sue Kingsley-Thomas, Karen McFarlane, Hilary Turner, Wendy Wallace, Diane Webster, Kathryn Whalley and (belatedly) Karen Whitty. There were photographs on display from the birthday party along with the … Continue reading Press Report March 2018

Brockenhurst WI celebrated its 100th birthday with a fabulous evening at The Balmer Lawn Hotel. 70 members and guests attended and were treated to some close up magic, a delicious meal and a wonderful cake made by one of our members, Liz Wingham. We were delighted to welcome 4 presidents from the Brockenhurst WI group, also Maureen Levenson who is Chairman of Hampshire County Federation. … Continue reading Press Report February 2018